About Us

Learn more about our practitioners and staff, and how we can best serve you.

Dr. Maria Aumick

Dr. Maria is the founder of Whole Life Center for Health, Ltd. She is thankful that her personal vision of having a holistic wellness center where people can come to and be empowered to heal, learn and grow is being realized. The center’s team share and help her to grow this vision every day. She is excited for the center’s growth and continuing expansion that lead a person to greater vitality. At the same time, she appreciates that her personal goal of working and playing as a chiropractor is her true purpose! Furthermore, she is grateful that she gets to help with the nutritional component of people’s wellness as they come to Whole Life.

Dr. Maria graduated from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, S.C., in 2000. She received many prestigious awards upon graduation, including the Milton Garfunkel Award, the Philosophy Award, the Clinic Excellence Award as well as the Academic Distinction Award (highest G.P.A.). Dr. Maria has also been the recipient of various Who’s Who Among Chiropractors, Chiropractic Students, and Women in Business throughout the years.

Dr. Maria has done an extensive amount of chiropractic training and teaching beyond her Doctor of Chiropractic education. She was on the teaching staff with BioGeometric Integration Seminars from 2001-2006. She has traveled throughout the country and internationally to teach other chiropractors and chiropractic students. She also helped to teach Masterpiece Training Camp in Keystone, Colorado in 2004. Dr. Maria offers Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) as well.

She especially enjoys working with expectant mothers, newborns, and children. Life changes quickly here and she loves to witness it. She is certified in the Webster Technique, which can help mothers and babies have a happier and healthier pregnancy and delivery.

She is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, which promotes the education and advancement of chiropractic for kids. Also, her joy of assisting the human body to accelerate its healing, learning and flourishing potential includes people of all ages. As long as there is breath, there is possibility for increased life and health.

Prior to attending chiropractic school, she worked extensively with autistic children. Dr. Maria now sees these children to help them through chiropractic and nutritional support and loves every minute. She knows they are a special group that can use many healing methods to increase their life potential. She is truly touched to be a part of each one of their lives.

Believing in lifelong learning and the pursuit of knowledge, Dr. Maria continues to educate herself through continuing education seminars where she is both the teacher and the student, or where she is just the student.

She resides in Mountain Top, PA, with her husband Joe, daughter Juliette, and her dog Rumi. She considers herself blessed to be back in the area she grew up in and surrounded by the love of family.

Dr. Brian Carman

Dr. Brian is a 1996 graduate of New York Chiropractic College and is a certified McKenzie Therapist. He has over 20 years of experience utilizing chiropractic rehabilitation. He has dedicated extensive time to post graduate training in chiropractic techniques, soft tissue therapies, nutrition, myofascial release, acupuncture as well as mobilization and exercise protocols.

Dr. Brian’s experience has also included working in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, and has served on the editorial board for the McKenzie Journal USA. Dr. Brian has been a part of the WLCFH team since April 2015. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, Dr. Brian also provides patients with meridian therapy (non-needle acupuncture) and cold laser therapy.

Dr. Brian incorporates the Active Mobilization Release technique as a complement to the chiropractic adjustment. AMR is used to address pain, loss of movement, or loss of function via chiropractic principles, movement assessment, joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and patient-specific exercises. “My goal with AMR is to find the right key to open to the door to improve the body’s motion and function to allow the chiropractic adjustment to work at its greatest potential.”

He is also co-founder of Applied Diagnostic Therapy seminars and has taught on a post-graduate level since 2006, teaching courses on diagnostic and treatment procedures. Dr. Brian also enjoys woodcarving in his free time.

Dr. Bethann Sledziewski

Dr. Beth graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. During her time at Palmer, she and a team of her peers had the opportunity to bring chiropractic care to under-served populations in Manaus, Brazil, setting up free clinics in churches throughout the town. She was also active in the women’s rugby club, serving as president and planning service events for the team to give back to the local community. Along with her core curriculum through Palmer, Dr. Beth also spent her time studying gentle chiropractic techniques, including Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Activator Methods, and BioGeometric Integration (BGI).

Dr. Beth wanted to become a chiropractor since her early teen years after witnessing the ease her grandmother received from her Parkinson’s tremors following her adjustments. She understands the preventative and holistic nature of chiropractic, especially after experiencing and witnessing the substantial health and wellness benefits achieved through regular care. Dr. Beth has been under regular chiropractic care since 12 years of age and has since been relieved of her asthma symptoms, experienced balanced support and decreased recovery times during athletic competitions, enjoyed overall increased quality of life and wellness, and so much more!

She chose to return to her hometown following graduation in order to serve her community and the surrounding area, while continuing to educate herself on chiropractic, nutrition, and the many components of a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Beth re-joined the WLCFH in April of 2016, after being a secretary here 2007-2012. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, reading, and cooking.

Joseph Barley, Cht

Joe is a certified hypnotherapist who was trained by Masters Center of Hypnosis Sciences. He specializes in assisting adolescents and adults in weight loss, self-esteem, smoking cessation and performance enhancement. He is also trained in various other areas with many different techniques depending on the person’s individual needs. Other areas include but are not limited to stress management, sports performance enhancement, eliminating phobias, and hypnosis for childbirth. He is happy to tailor a session to your specific needs.

In addition, Joe has been offering nutrition services for 8 years. He specializes in whole food, herbal, and homeopathic supplementation based upon nutritional response muscle testing, functional, and Zyto scan technology. More information regarding nutrition is available under our services page.

Wendy Reimiller-Reed, LMT

Wendy is a licensed massage therapist who trained at Health Options Institute in Northampton, PA. She joined the Whole Life Center for Health team in April 2015. She was born in Hazleton, PA, and has been practicing locally for over 17 years using several massage modalities such as Swedish, prenatal, geriatric, therapeutic, and deep tissue massage. She enjoys working with individuals suffering with both acute and chronic pain. In addition, she offers CranioSacral therapy, a light touch approach to releases tension, physical, and emotional trauma that may be confined deep within the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and to improve total body health and performance.

Wendy first received chiropractic care and massage therapy in 1995 for treatment of a running injury. She was so fascinated with her recovery that she decided to pursue a career in massage therapy and concentrated on working in a chiropractic and wellness setting where she gained extensive experience and knowledge assisting people in maintaining health through massage. In her free time, she enjoys running, dog training with her two black labs, camping, and fishing.

Grace Brown, Office Manager & Secretary

Grace joined the WLCFH team in 2006. She originally started receiving traditional chiropractic care in 2001. She then started seeing Dr. Maria in 2006, after she explained her technique during her job interview. Grace was so interested in the technique that she scheduled her first appointment at the end of the interview!

Since getting chiropractic care, Grace notes an overall feeling of physical and emotional well-being, and enjoys educating people about the importance of chiropractic care and nutrition.

Grace is a native of Weatherly, PA, and in her free time enjoys being with family and friends, and going on long walks with her black lab, Sadie.

Lisa Molendini, Marketing Manager & Secretary

Lisa joined the WLCFH team as our secretary/marketing guru/compulsive organizer/joke cracker/front desk super hero in the summer of 2015. She also serves as the Center’s liaison with the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, and spearheads our community involvement and media relations endeavors.

Lisa is a West Hazleton, PA native who majored in Public Relations and minored in Advertising and American History at Susquehanna University. She has been under regular chiropractic care since she was in first grade!

In addition to Whole Life, Lisa has is a correspondent for the Standard-Speaker, covering local government meetings of several neighboring municipalities. She has also worked part-time as a customer experience associate at Old Navy since 2009.

In her (very rare) spare time, she enjoys being with family and friends, dabbling in photography, pretending to know how to crochet, and fussing over her cat, Byrd, and her cockatiel, Toro, who she rescued after landing in her back yard! The most recent apple of her eye is her two year old beagle mix, Stella, who was rescued from a shelter in Texas.

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I was experiencing excruciating lower back pain. I was barely able to walk, sit or stand. In desperation, I called multiple chiropractic offices. Dr. Beth herself not only returned my call, but offered an appointment immediately on a Saturday. I had previously been treated by other chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists, but with only temporary relief. Dr. Beth was kind and respectful, and offered a detailed explanation. She is an attentive listener and recalls tidbits of previous conversations. Her sincerity and genuine caring are always evident. After the first adjustment, I felt a remarkable difference and felt progressively better in the days that followed. In addition to the physical benefits and pain relief, I have experienced greater emotional well-being. I feel more balanced, focused, and goal-oriented. My personal insight has improved and I feel I have cleared previous past trauma.

Amy

After just one session with Dr. Brian a painful neck and back problem were transformed! Truly. Pain that I have suffered with for years in my right leg and knee were gone in less than 24 hours after receiving the gentle chiropractic technique at Whole Life. My entire experience at this facility was a 10. Best of all, from the minute you walk in, the staff makes you feel like the most important person in the building. They care about YOU. In a world where we have come to expect indifference from doctors, finally…a place that breaks the mold! If you have pain, discomfort or feel unwell…Call there. Go there. Experience is for yourself. Your body will thank you. Thanks, Dr. Brian.

Two appointments later…

My quality of life had plummeted from highly active to immobility. The pain in my leg, knee, lower back, adn ribs were so debilitating. I was unable to spend my time in my studio doing what I most enjoy. My sleep dwindled to a couple hours a night. I have had knee and back issues for at least ten years. I spent a great deal of money on diagnostics, doctor visits and physical therapy – with no relief. I had visited family doctors, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, radiologists, osteopathic doctors, and manual chiropractors.

Whole Life Center for Health was an immensely different experience! It is super-personalized, reassuring and tranquil here. I was greeted so warmly and treated like my pain mattered. There aren’t even words to describe how positive my experience has been! On my very first adjustment by Dr. Brian, I felt relief, and I was able to flex my knee for the first time in ten years! My back pain was reduced to a trace of what it was. My whole body relaxed as if to receive the gentle adjustment without resistance.

I now experience better sleep, I can walk up steps without holding the railing, and I can put weight on my leg without pain. My pain and neck pains are minimal now.

Sharyn

My grandson is always active and on the go. He has Lyme, and the chiropractic adjustments help with his Lyme symptoms and he sleeps better. If I had known how it helps my grandson, I would have brought my son to a chiropractor as a young boy.

J.I., Drums, PA

My family just finished the Standard Process Purification program. My daughter and I lost 9 lbs each and my son-in-law lost 21 lbs! I feel great. My acid reflux and stomach issues are gone. I do not crave sweets and I have much more energy.

J.P., Mountain Top, PA

I always considered myself strong and healthy, but following what seemed like a prolonged case of the flu 18 years ago, I began to have various health problems. I went to many different doctors, but no one could tell me what was wrong. Pain affected every aspect of my life. It hurt to sit, walk, and lay down on my back. I tried very hard to get my health back with good diet, exercise, and many supplements, but problems continued to develop as my health deteriorated.

Years later my son and daughter also developed health issues, and finally my son was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2011, and the puzzle fell into place. Chronic Lyme disease is what we are fighting.

If you are very lucky, and a doctor gets you on an antibiotic very fast, it may be possible to avoid Lyme and other tick-borne diseases (co-infection). Chronic Lyme is another story. Even after 2 years on antibiotics, a blood culture showed my son still had Lyme disease in his body. I had relied on Lyme specific herbs, and have come a long way, but my back, rib, and shoulder pain got worse. Lyme literature often recommends chiropractic help, but I tried it years ago with little effect. My daughter suggested Dr. Maria Aumick and Whole Life Center, but I was skeptical.

Finally, I made an appointment, but I wasn’t expecting much. The office staff was very nice, but I remained tense. Then I met Dr. Maria, and was immediately impressed by her warmth and compassion. She gave me the time to express all my concerns, which was worth the visit, even if nothing else could be done for me.

I have been seeing Dr. Maria for over a year and a half, and I am very pleased with how much I have progressed. My pains are much better, and Dr. Maria helps me find other ways to improve my health and quality of life. Along the way, I have recaptured deep joy in my life. I would encourage anyone who has ongoing pain, and needs help recovering their health, to make an appointment at the Whole Life Center.

B.C., Mountain Top, PA

Before seeing Dr. Brian, I needed to use the wall for support and could only stand for 5-10 minutes at a time. I was told nothing could be done after receiving four shots at pain management, which did not help. I received traditional chiropractic care in the 1990’s, which felt good at the time but didn’t last. After my first adjustment, I walked out standing straight up. I was able to turn my head to the right after my first adjustment, which I couldn’t do for 30 years. My headaches have also stopped. I now go about a month between my adjustments and am confident with my balance while walking, can do all types of yard work, can go from sitting to standing without pain, and can go fishing again. My wife and I have referred many new patients to the Whole Life Center for Health after our success with their care.

S.G., Freeland, PA

Great doctors and staff. Very friendly and very helpful. They put me back together times without them I would have many more health issues. Thanks for the great service and care.

T.B., Sugarloaf, PA

Thank you Dr. Brian Carman for another wellness visit. My lower back is feeling so much better. I trust in you Taking care of me!!!

L.S., Hazle Township, PA

We have been seeing Dr. Maria and Dr. Brian for a year now. We love it here! They are wonderful with my infant and toddler as well.

D.E., Drums, PA

Wonderful adjustment given by Dr. Beth! So impressed with the caring hands and listening heart that she serves with. She’s a great addition to Whole Life!

R.L., Easton, PA

Dr. Brian and Dr. Maria are incredible! Chiropractic visits are a must for my profession as a dental hygienist but I never liked going to the chiropractor. I was afraid and dreaded each visit. Then I found Dr. Maria and Dr. Brian, thanks to a friend’s recommendation. I love their technique and I feel amazing after each visit! I actually like going now! They have also taken excellent care of my daughter since she was an infant. I highly recommend this office!!!

H.D., Drums, PA

We just had the Best Christmas EVER!!

Our 2 boys, who are diagnosed with autism, have taken off in strides since starting the Standard Process supplements suggested by Dr. Maria. After 2 years of adjustments and a whole foods gluten and dairy free diet our boys have won their health back. But when the Standard Process supplements were added to their daily regime in August, the results were almost immediate. My non verbal 7 year old is now speaking and reading words, his attention to task at school has increased from 5-10 minutes to 20-30 minutes, and has developed a sparkling and funny personality all his own. My 5 yr old is putting 2 words together, loves the attention of his peers, plays with toys, and most of all – – has a mild and pleasant temperment. We are tantrum free!!! Both are just sooo happy! The smiles and laughs are endless….

And now after wishing all these years, our boys enjoyed Christmas as we always had hoped. They took part in family traditions and were ready to bust with excitement over gifts from Santa. They even sat with us at dinner!! No words can express the joy we experienced this holiday season. The break from routine during Christmas vacation is not usually a pleasant one. This year it is pure enjoyment for all of us – the entire family! We have not stopped celebrating….THANK YOU DR. MARIA!

Best Christmas Ever

I have been coming to Dr. Maria Aumick for a little over 2 years now and I cannot tell you how much better I feel since starting treatment. My stress level is much lower and my body does not bother me as much as it used to. Dr. Maria and the whole staff are extremely kind and caring, and I truly enjoy and look forward to my appointments.

S.K., Coplay, PA

My adjustments at Whole Life immediately loosen my body and relieve all sore spots. I know they make me stronger and EVERYTHING works better! I even sleep better. I think clearer and sharper. I also feel I have become more conscious that I am also more spiritually connected from the process of being adjusted over time. Thank you.

J.R., Edison, NJ

My life just changed! I am more aware. I have clearer thinking and I sleep more when I am supposed to sleep. I don’t have to take naps to make it through the day anymore. I have a greater awareness of my body and what it needs now and how I can help myself. (Oh yea, my headaches, low back pain and severe neck pain went away too.)